Superbrain 977

bigboi146 · 11-24-2006, 08:40 AM

Well I got my superbrain 977 two days ago and I love it. I was very pleased with the packaging(except when they spelled discharg wrong.) Apart from that, its a very good charger. I recommend it to anyone that has $90 that they can spend.
Here you go.

Mrtallica · 11-24-2006, 09:32 AM

I love this also! its really a good all-around charger

hemicuda11 · 11-24-2006, 10:04 AM

The best charger for the money IMO.

q8-maxx · 11-28-2006, 02:06 PM

can it charge 2 7cell same time ?

family77 · 11-28-2006, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by q8-maxx

can it charge 2 7cell same time ?

yes, I do it all the time, great charger!

gmaxxinbashin · 11-28-2006, 03:22 PM

I went to the 989 and love that even more!

Kiwi E-Maxx · 11-28-2006, 04:59 PM

Hi

I'm looking at getting MAXAMP 6000 2S LIPOS.. Can the 977 charge two LIPOS at once and what is a max C it can charge at?

likametal · 11-28-2006, 05:27 PM

i think it can only handle up to 3S

superman0604 · 11-28-2006, 05:29 PM

You can charge 2 2S lipos on the 977. It is limited to 2.5 amps per channel when charging them though.

rupert · 11-29-2006, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiwi E-Maxx

Hi

I'm looking at getting MAXAMP 6000 2S LIPOS.. Can the 977 charge two LIPOS at once and what is a max C it can charge at?

My 977 can do 3 amps each side on lipo, that's a c/2 rate

superman0604 · 11-29-2006, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rupert

My 977 can do 3 amps each side on lipo, that's a c/2 rate

Is that on 2S lipos?

likametal · 11-29-2006, 10:20 AM

i quote from the MRC site "A special, practically “foolproof” setting for 1-3 cell lithium ion /polymer batteries makes it safe & easy to put maximum energy back into your packs" it also states to charge no higher then 1C

superman0604 · 11-29-2006, 05:18 PM

I think that is per channel. I have been charging my maxamps 7.4v lipos for several months now. I know it won't go over 2.5amps per channel.

rcmastermind · 11-29-2006, 06:04 PM

I routinely charge a 1320mah 3s lipo with my superbrain 977. Works great, and it detects when the pack is full. No complaints here.

superman0604 · 11-29-2006, 06:09 PM

It charges lipos great. My only complaint is the 2.5A limit when charging a 2S lipo. My packs are 4000mah and it takes awhile. I couldn't imagine charging 8000 or 9000 lipos on it.

BigMic69 · 11-30-2006, 01:13 AM

Just make sure you always check the cell count--- don't assume it's correct.

rupert · 11-30-2006, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by superman0604

Is that on 2S lipos?

Yes, it does 3 amps on a 2S or 3S. I doubt it would charge a single at 3 amps though. I have another 977 on the way and I'll make sure it does 3 amps. I did have an early one that would only go to 2.5 , but my later ones do 3 amps.

cleansho93 · 11-30-2006, 07:19 PM

Yes I am using the 969 and love it also!!! Charging two packs at once kicks

jabster · 12-01-2006, 08:35 AM

Hey all,

Can the 977 deliver 5A per output simultaneously for NiCd/NiMH?

I need to charge Qty 2 - 6C 4200maH batteries together.

Thanks,
jan j

likametal · 12-01-2006, 10:17 AM

on 12 power source they will but mine does it off the 120 source i charge 2 7 cells at 5 amps it takes about 30-40 mins 3,300MAh

gmaxxinbashin · 12-01-2006, 12:57 PM

My 977 did two 7 cell Ib3800's at 4.5 amps and it took an 50min or so. It also charged my single 2s2p at 2.5 amps and it took 2.5 hours aprrox. My 989 will do my 5s in 1.5 hours at 7amps.

rupert · 12-02-2006, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jabster

Hey all,

Can the 977 deliver 5A per output simultaneously for NiCd/NiMH?

I need to charge Qty 2 - 6C 4200maH batteries together.

Thanks,
jan j

Yes, it can. It gets a touch warm, but should be able to do it for at least 1 set, a small break and then another set. It may even do it back to back sets of 6 cell batts at 5 amps each. That works out to about 100 watts and I frequently use my 969 at 150 watts , but don't charge the higher capacity that you have. I charge for only 30-40 minutes with no problem. You should be taking maybe 50 minutes or less.

rupert · 12-02-2006, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gmaxxinbashin

My 977 did two 7 cell Ib3800's at 4.5 amps and it took an 50min or so. It also charged my single 2s2p at 2.5 amps and it took 2.5 hours aprrox. My 989 will do my 5s in 1.5 hours at 7amps.

Would youi happen top know the max power of the 989?

nitrovee · 12-02-2006, 07:14 PM

the best charger out there for that price, i got mine and i love it

bigboi146 · 12-02-2006, 08:29 PM

Im also writing a review for it.

ncalenda · 12-10-2006, 10:59 PM

I have the Dynamite Twin Peak charger, and I run with GP 4300 battery packs.

I'm wondering, if I used the Superbrain 977, would I get more power from my batteries? Or, is the difference is charging time? Would it be worth it to change?